PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Salvador Dimagiba (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ac Res (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be a great matchup!

Dimagiba
vs
Res

202 cm
18
162 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

180 cm
18
175 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Good chin

Good wrestler
Brawler
Solid chin

Gilop®

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Salvador Dimagiba!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Ac Res!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dimagiba shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Res defends it nicely.

Dimagiba gets caught napping as Res dives in and scores a takedown. Dimagiba manages to retain guard.
Res wants to control from the top but Dimagiba keeps moving.
Res wants to get up but he can't break Dimagiba's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Dimagiba wants to sweep but no luck.
Res tries to stand but Dimagiba is controlling from the bottom.
Res seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Dimagiba really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Ac Res.

Res closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Dimagiba's guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Res is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Dimagiba on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Dimagiba tries to get out of the position.
Dimagiba trying to keep a closed guard but Res is proving a slippery customer.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Res accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Dimagiba is working an open guard so Res takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
No luck for Dimagiba with that takedown attempt.
Dimagiba misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Salvador Dimagiba. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Res fails to land the takedown.
Dimagiba closes the distance and clinches up with Res, looking for a takedown. Dimagiba pushes Res against the cage but Res circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Dimagiba is breathing heavily.
Dimagiba stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Dimagiba wants it to stay on the feet.
Res shoots in for a takedown but Dimagiba shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Dimagiba shoots in and drives through. Res sprawls well.
Res shoots in but Dimagiba avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Res displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Dimagiba.

Res closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Dimagiba's guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Dimagiba being controlled here, momentarily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Res tries to free his leg and advance position but Dimagiba is retaining full guard.
Res is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Ac Res wasn't active enough on the ground.
Res misses with a takedown attempt - Dimagiba sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.

Res closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Res lands in his opponent's guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dimagiba keeping moving, preventing Res from controlling successfully.
Dimagiba can't keep his opponent in guard - Res advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Res controlling the action here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ac Res dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

Res shoots in but Dimagiba avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Res tries to clinch there but Dimagiba circles away.
Dimagiba keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Dimagiba closes this distance looking for a takedown but Res circles away.
Res dives in and grabs Dimagiba's left leg, looking for a takedown. Dimagiba pushes down on Res's head and hops out.
Salvador Dimagiba has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ac Res.
Dimagiba throws a right and a left that Res avoids nicely.
Res closes this distance looking for a takedown but Dimagiba circles away.
Salvador Dimagiba seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dimagiba tries to clinch but Res is having none of it.
Dimagiba shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Res but Res pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Res misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Dimagiba looks for a takedown but Res sprawls well.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dimagiba fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Res avoids it really well and circles away.
Dimagiba fails to land the takedown.
Res shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Dimagiba as he avoids it easily.
Res shoots for a double leg takedown but Dimagiba sprawls well. He's pushed Res's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Dimagiba has a takedown stuffed.
Dimagiba fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Res avoids it really well and circles away.
Res changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Dimagiba tries to avoid it but Res manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Dimagiba to the ground. Dimagiba escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Res shoots for a double leg takedown but Dimagiba sprawls well. He's pushed Res's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Res shoots in but no luck this time.
Res shoots in but Dimagiba avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Dimagiba fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Nice sprawl there from Dimagiba as Res shoots in.
Dimagiba leaves Res with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Dimagiba fails with the takedown.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Res has taken the fight to the clinch.
Dimagiba is looking to break free of the clinch but Res has double underhooks.
Res fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Res has Dimagiba pressed against the cage.
Dimagiba avoids a wild elbow strike from Res.
Res just leaning against Dimagiba, taking a breather.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Res using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Dimagiba has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Res slowing the pace effectively.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Ac Res.

Dimagiba gets the takedown into side control.
Res manages to work his way to half guard, despite Dimagiba's best efforts.
Res wants to improve his position but Dimagiba is controlling well.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Res wants to control but Dimagiba is keeping busy and won't allow it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Ac Res will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Res looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Dimagiba is fending him off so far but Res persists. Nope, Dimagiba circles away and we're back to standing.
Ac Res seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Res shoots in but no luck this time.
Dimagiba fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Res avoids it really well and circles away.
Res fails with a takedown attempt.
Salvador Dimagiba has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ac Res.
Res shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Dimagiba pinned against the cage. Dimagiba gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Dimagiba doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Res counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Dimagiba's guard now.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Res wants to control from the top but Dimagiba keeps moving.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Res pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dimagiba is keeping the position for now.
Dimagiba wants to stand up but Res is controlling him.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Ac Res hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Dimagiba fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Res avoids it really well and circles away.
Dimagiba fails with a takedown attempt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Res fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Dimagiba avoids it really well and circles away.

Res closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.

Res ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Res no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Res looking to control.
Res is pulling down on Dimagiba's head. It's preventing any offense from Dimagiba, at least for the moment.
Res striking from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Res is controlling Dimagiba's posture.
Ac Res has got the better of the ground game so far.
Res looking to hit a scissor sweep but Dimagiba is one step ahead there.
Dimagiba working some strikes from top position.
Res is pulling down on Dimagiba's head. It's preventing any offense from Dimagiba, at least for the moment.
Dimagiba looking to sit in guard and control but Res gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Res trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Res trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Res trying to control but Dimagiba is working from the bottom.
Res engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Ac Res has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Res shoots in looking for a takedown. Dimagiba tries to sprawl out of it but Res keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Dimagiba manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ac Res comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Res has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andi Peters scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ac Res!